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Colorado State University graduates who are military veterans, ROTC or are in active military service stand to be recognized during university commencement in Canvas Stadium May 16.
Gallery: CSU hosts first universitywide commencement in 30 years
Cait Mckinzie and Hannah Parcells • May 17, 2025

Chief Justice Morgan Wright stands at a speaking podium.
ASCSU Senate endorses creation of Colorado higher education coalition, increases student employee wages
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University introduced and voted on multiple pieces of legislation during the 29th...

Mya Lesnar during the women's shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational track meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado May 3.
CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational
Adam Gross, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025

Colorado State track and field's record books need revision after Saturday's Doug Max Invitational. Mya Lesnar, in her...

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LATEST HEADLINES
CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026
Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Colorado State lacrosse has a long tradition of success, from their record-high six Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national championships...

Horoscopes May 5-11
Sophia Masia, Reporter • May 6, 2025

These last weeks of the semester hold harmonious transits with plenty of opportunities for growth in store for us. First, I’d like to thank...

CSU Astral Threads Fashion Show converges creativity, STEM
Aubrey Means, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025

The Astral Threads Fashion Show was presented by Colorado State University’s department of design and merchandising May 2 in the Lory Student...

CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational
May 5, 2025
MOST READ
The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.
America First Legal files civil rights complaint against CSU, alleging 'Rampant Illegal DEI Programs'
Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief • June 25, 2025
6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst
6 Van Leeuwen ice cream flavors ranked from best to worst
Aubree Miller, News Editor • March 26, 2025
The student section of the Rocky Mountain Showdown football game Sept. 16, 2023. The University of Colorado Boulder hosted the game at Folsom Field.
While CSU sports tickets are free, CU students pay for chance to watch games
Jessi Sachs, The CU Independent • September 12, 2024
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5 new restaurants in Fort Collins worth trying this fall
Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter • August 8, 2024
5 Things to Know Before Moving to Fort Worth, TX
5 Things to Know Before Moving to Fort Worth, TX
July 9, 2025
3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers for Business & Brand Growth
3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Followers for Business & Brand Growth
March 31, 2025
LIFE AND CULTURE
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Life and Culture
Rams for Rescues volunteers socialize, find forever homes for animals
Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025

Starting the year with an entirely different set of officers, Rams for Rescues is a collaborative organization that helps local animals. This...

Delta Chi fraternity member Zack Neumann after being pied to support cancer research on the Lory Student Center Plaza at Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado on April 27. "I enjoy it and I think it's fun now." Said Ethan Valdez. Photo taken by Erica Pickering.
CSU students, Fort Collins residents reflect on tabling as outreach tool on The Plaza
John Vu, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
Attendees of the Pride Resource Center's Queer Prom event dance in the Lory Student Center Theater April 25.
Pride Resource Center hosts night of unconditional love, belonging at Queer Prom
Sophie Webb, Sports Editor • April 28, 2025
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CSU Restorative Justice Club builds community, togetherness in education
Aubree Miller, News Editor • April 23, 2025
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SPORTS
Colorado State University lacrosse huddles up to prepare for the next play in their game against the University of Utah in Fort Collins April 4. CSU won 15-9.
Sports
CSU lacrosse looks to continue culture of success, hard work in 2026
Brandon Vetromila, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Colorado State lacrosse has a long tradition of success, from their record-high six Men’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association national championships...

Mya Lesnar during the women's shot put event at the Doug Max Invitational track meet at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado May 3.
CSU track and field rewrites history at Doug Max Invitational
Adam Gross, Staff Reporter • May 5, 2025
Colorado State University linebacker Owen Long (40) finishes a play during a spring football scrimmage April 26.
Discipline, attention sets up CSU linebacker Owen Long for success on field, in life
Michael Hovey, Sports Editor • April 30, 2025
The Colorado State University softball team celebrates after Jordan West (20) scored a home run to earn two runs during the match against San Diego State University April 6.
CSU softball rallies around young core
Alex Graser, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
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OPINION
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Opinion
Weishaar: My preconceived notions of college were wrong
Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist • May 2, 2025
I cannot believe I have already been a college student for a year. I could have sworn I just got here. Now that I have been through the ringer, I have been thinking about everything the media and my parents told me about college — and how inaccurate these sources were when compared to my actual experience as a first-year.
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Greene: How I found my place at CSU as a marginalized student
Navaeh Greene, Collegian Columnist • May 2, 2025
Dominique Lopez
Lopez: A journey of truth — my sincerest farewells to The Collegian
Dominique Lopez, Opinion Editor • May 1, 2025
Christian Arndt, the life and culture editor, poses for a portrait on The Oval.
Arndt: Thanks for everything, Collegian
Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor • May 1, 2025
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SCIENCE
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Science
Biomedical engineering seniors create patented 3D-printed prosthetic foot
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • May 2, 2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing...

Lauren Brainard, Samantha Preuss, Robert Serunjogi, Shelby Ardehali and Kelli McGuire pose for a photo behind test materials for their biodegradable menstrual pads April 25. "Engineering is, as a profession, really about service," Preuss said. "That's not how everybody sees it, but I think it's about improving the world around you."
Engineering students address health care accessibility by developing sustainable menstrual pad inserts
Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor • April 28, 2025
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Campus Connections students mentor, inspire growth among local youth
Katie Fisher, Science Editor • April 28, 2025
Executive order reducing forest protections raises concerns in Colorado
Executive order reducing forest protections raises concerns in Colorado
Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter • April 28, 2025
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Arts and Entertainment
Horoscopes May 5-11
Sophia Masia, Reporter • May 6, 2025

These last weeks of the semester hold harmonious transits with plenty of opportunities for growth in store for us. First, I’d like to thank...

A colorful design created by senior Nathalia Olvera-Barajas is worn by a model May 3. The Astral Threads Fashion Show was put on in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom.
CSU Astral Threads Fashion Show converges creativity, STEM
Aubrey Means, Staff Reporter • May 6, 2025
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Meet this year’s CSU MFA graduate: Claudia Bokulich
Angelina Hamlin, Staff Reporter • May 2, 2025
A college student kneels in front of the table with signs that say "Cleaning for Spring? Donate Unwanted Denim Here" in bold letters.
Local artist repurposes worn denim into sustainable art
Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter • May 1, 2025
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CANNABIS
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Cannabis
Dante’s Inferno Strain Review
Miles Buchan • March 4, 2025

Strain Review – Dante’s Inferno Cannabis strains are plentiful, potent, and ever-evolving as cultivation culture strives to develop new...

Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Newly popular cannabinoid CBN shows treatment potential
Miles Buchan • October 18, 2023
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Strain Review: Ease your mind with Durban Kush wax
Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter • May 4, 2023
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Because I got high: A camping miracle, movie trip, golf steroids
Guest Author • May 4, 2023
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